Given name: Kate
Family name: Gynther
Date of birth: 5/7/82
City of birth: Brisbane
Height: 174cm
Weight: 73kg
Marital status: single
Home town and State: Brisbane, QLD
Residence, State and country: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Club/team: Brisbane Barracudas
National League team: Brisbane Barracudas
Higher education: Tafe
Degree Course: Diploma of Justice
Institution: Open Learning Institute of Tafe
Occupation: Admin assistant
Age when began competing in your sport: 10
Where did you begin competing: Brisbane, Tugun Water Polo Club
Cap number: 8
Playing position: Driver
Handedness: Right
Major achievements:
2nd, FINA World Junior Championships, Perth, Australia, 2001
1st, Commonwealth Championships, Manchester, England, 2002
6th, FINA World Cup, Perth, Australia, 2002
7th, FINA World Championships, Barcelona, Spain, 2003
4th, Olympic Games, Athens, Greece 2004
3rd, FINA World League Super Finals, Kirishi, Russia, 2005
4th, FINA World League Super Finals, Cosenza, Italy, 2006
1st, FINA World Cup, Tianjin, China, 2006
2nd, FINA World Championships, Melbourne, Australia, 2007
2nd, FINA World League Super Finals, Montreal, Canada, 2007
3rd, FINA World League Super Finals, Tenerife, Spain, 2008
3rd, Olympic Games, Beijing, China, 2008
Nickname: GG
Hobbies: Going to the beach, spending time with friends
Any major injuries that have affected your competition: No
Any other sport played at an international level: No
Any relatives/spouses who have competed internationally: Step-sisters, Bec and Mel, Dad
If so, who and what sports: Water Polo
Any relatives/spouses who are famous internationally: No
What made you choose this sport: Dad played so I was just always at the pool.
Who is the most influential person in your sporting career and why: My parents. They have always been around to support and encourage me.
List any major honours and awards:
No of internationals played: 118

Updated 01.09.08